The School Rules Podcast tackles real issues facing educators, teachers, and school leaders. Hosted by Dr. Jerry Burkett, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas Woman’s University, the show covers leadership, policy, community, and school culture. Episodes also include course lectures and seminars for master’s and doctoral students in Educational Leadership.
Student-Led Prevention: Rethinking Youth Substance Use with NSPN | School Rules Podcast
In this episode of the School Rules Podcast, Dr. Jerry Burkett sits down with Isabella Choi (Founder & President) and Camille Song from the National Substance Prevention Network (NSPN).
For years, school leaders have relied on top-down assemblies, scare tactics, and zero-tolerance removals to combat substance use—methods that rarely shift student culture. NSPN is pioneering a different approach: an evidence-based, student-led network that trains youth to lead honest, research-backed conversations about substance use, mental health, and peer pressure.
Connect with NSPN:
Website: https://thenspn.org (https://thenspn.org)
Instagram: @TheNSPN
#SchoolRulesPodcast #SchoolLeadership #SubstancePrevention #NSPN #StudentLeadership #PeerToPeer #MentalHealth #Principalship #K12Education
15 Oct 2026
James Talarico’s 3-Step Education Reform Plan | CNN Town Hall Breakdown | School Rules Podcast
In this quick reaction episode of the School Rules Podcast, Dr. Jerry Burkett analyzes Texas Representative James Talarico’s education reform comments at last night’s CNN Town Hall.
Episode Highlights:
Fully Funding the Department of Education: Why federal Title I and IDEA dollars matter for local districts.
Universal Pre-K: The long-term instructional return on early childhood investments.
Teacher Pay Expansion: Addressing the educator retention crisis with real policy solutions.
Dr. Burkett provides executive "Real Talk" on what it takes to turn political town hall promises into practical campus realities.
Hashtags/Keywords: #EducationPolicy #PublicSchools #TeacherSalary #UniversalPreK #DepartmentOfEducation #SchoolLeadership #JamesTalarico
7 Oct 2026
School Rules Podcast: Surviving the October Low, AI w/ Paul McKee & Financial Literacy w/ Greg Junge
Welcome back to the School Rules Podcast with Dr. Jerry Burkett! In this high-yield episode, we cut through educational noise and policy confusion to bring you actionable tools for school leadership, instructional technology, and financial literacy.
The Leadership Lens (Before School): Navigating the October Low & DAEP Risks
Dr. Burkett addresses the seasonal strain of late September and October as classroom honeymoon phases fade and behavior referrals surge. We examine the legislative push surrounding Chapter 37 / DAEP removals, the overuse of disciplinary exile for elementary students, and why leaders must protect proactive tier-2/3 behavior systems before default-removing kids.
Hallway Highlights: Sun Ridge Middle School (Socorro ISD)
Shining a 60-second light on Sun Ridge Middle School in West Texas.
Teacher’s Lounge: AI, EdTech & The Future of Learning with Paul McKee
Paul McKee, M.Ed., co-founder of ReadingDuck.com and FreeWorksheets.com, joins Dr. Burkett to talk about the reality of AI in K-12 classrooms. We explore how teachers are actively leveraging technology, how to evaluate EdTech efficacy without overburdening staff, strategies for strengthening AI literacy among educators, and why the world needs skilled coders and critical thinkers now more than ever.
After School: Normalizing Financial Literacy with Greg Junge
Greg Junge, founder of Money Mindset Academy and author of "Teen Money Mindset" and "Parent Money Mindset", steps in to discuss bridging the gap between home and school when it comes to financial education. Greg breaks down why teaching money mechanics isn't enough, how to remove shame around spending, credit cards, and savings, and how parents and schools can collaborate to raise financially confident kids.
Resources Mentioned:ReadingDuck: https://readingduck.comFreeWorksheets: https://freeworksheets.comMoney Mindset Academy: https://moneymindsetacademy.com#k12education
#schoolleadership #edtech #financialliteracy #Principalship #aiineducation #teachersupport #school
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